Military mom surprises her 13-year-old son at the free-throw line

Derrick Jenkins last saw his mother eight months ago before she deployed to Kuwait as part of the 386 Force Support Squadron. One hour after landing back in San Antonio this week, she went to her 13-year-old son’s basketball game for a surprise reunion.

The coaches set up a bogus technical foul that would allow Derrick to go to the free throw line. Before the second shot, Derek’s mother, Lt. Col. Cotina Jenkins-Sellers, sneaked into the gym and stood just behind the line. It wasn’t until she whispered, “oh that’s alright Derrick” after the free throw hit the rim that her son realized what was happening. He quickly bursts into tears. So will you.

Derrick Jenkins last saw his mother eight months ago before she deployed to Kuwait as part of the 386 Force Support Squadron. One hour (…)

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